“People don’t die of old age, they die of neglect,” stated Jack LaLanne early in his career.
Relevant and inspiring message from the fitness king in the 1960's:
Jack also said, “Exercise is your king, and nutrition is your queen. Together they create your fitness kingdom." ~Jack LaLanne
Jack is a testimony to how exercise and optimal nutrition can help preserve us. He is a phenomenal role model for all of us.
Jack LaLanne is a perfect example of the truth of his own statement. Read more here ~ compliments of Dr. Mercola, and see photos of Jack at age 40, 71 and NOW at 93!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friendly Bacteria Sustain Life
Beneficial bacteria play a critical role in health. They work with to keep pathogens at bay. They help to synthesize vitamins in the intestinal tract, keep the intestinal tract healthy and benefit the whole body.
Traditionally, the foods people enjoyed were rich in beneficial bacteria: fresh raw milk, yogurt, kefir, small beers, unpasteurized wine and fermented vegetables. Products like hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap and tissues had not yet been invented. Babies were birthed at home and breastfed. All of these practices help contribute to an ideal and diverse profile of beneficial intestinal microflora.
The mere presence of beneficial bacteria in our foods help to improve our health. It is also worth noting that the practice of natural fermentation - in which those friendly bacteria are given the ideal environment to proliferate - improves the nutrient profile of many foods. For example, the folate, biotin and riboflavin content of milk increases when it's been subjected to fermentation - depending on the strains of bacteria used.
One of the wisest improvements we can make to our diet is to increase the amount of naturally fermented, probiotic foods. Fortunately fermentation is quite easy. Vegetables can be fermented with a bit of unrefined salt and, occasionally, a starter culture. Milk is easily fermented with a starter culture, and wholesome, natural substitutes for sodas with water kefir and kombucha can be easily made in the kitchen.
Traditionally, the foods people enjoyed were rich in beneficial bacteria: fresh raw milk, yogurt, kefir, small beers, unpasteurized wine and fermented vegetables. Products like hand sanitizer, antibacterial soap and tissues had not yet been invented. Babies were birthed at home and breastfed. All of these practices help contribute to an ideal and diverse profile of beneficial intestinal microflora.
The mere presence of beneficial bacteria in our foods help to improve our health. It is also worth noting that the practice of natural fermentation - in which those friendly bacteria are given the ideal environment to proliferate - improves the nutrient profile of many foods. For example, the folate, biotin and riboflavin content of milk increases when it's been subjected to fermentation - depending on the strains of bacteria used.
One of the wisest improvements we can make to our diet is to increase the amount of naturally fermented, probiotic foods. Fortunately fermentation is quite easy. Vegetables can be fermented with a bit of unrefined salt and, occasionally, a starter culture. Milk is easily fermented with a starter culture, and wholesome, natural substitutes for sodas with water kefir and kombucha can be easily made in the kitchen.
Monday, February 8, 2010
For Optimal Digestion: Enjoy These Healthy Foods
Guidelines offered by The Weston Price Foundation:
* Wholesome Fats: Unrefined Virgin Olive Oil, Butter, Ghee, Coconut Oil
* Whole and Sprouted Grains: Organic whole spelt, hard red wheat, rye, rice, quinoa, millet, and buckwheat.
* Nuts, Seeds and Legumes: Dried beans and lentils, raw almonds, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and coconut flour.
* Meats, Fish & Fowl: Wild-caught, grass-fed or pasture-raised: Beef, bison, chicken, pork, duck, eggs, salmon.
* Fresh Vegetables & Fruit: Any fresh or unsulphured dried fruit and vegetables especially greens, berries and other plant foods dense in phytonutrients (preferably organic and local)
* Dairy: Whole milk, cream, butter, yogurt, kefir (preferably grass-fed and raw, definitely not ultra-pasteurized)
* Sweets: Raw honey, blackstrap and sorghum molasses, raw agave nectar, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, whole unrefined cane juice.
* Salts, Seasonings: Himalayan salt, Celtic and other unrefined sea salts, organic single herbs and spices (as opposed to spice mixes which can contain additives)
* Wholesome Fats: Unrefined Virgin Olive Oil, Butter, Ghee, Coconut Oil
* Whole and Sprouted Grains: Organic whole spelt, hard red wheat, rye, rice, quinoa, millet, and buckwheat.
* Nuts, Seeds and Legumes: Dried beans and lentils, raw almonds, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and coconut flour.
* Meats, Fish & Fowl: Wild-caught, grass-fed or pasture-raised: Beef, bison, chicken, pork, duck, eggs, salmon.
* Fresh Vegetables & Fruit: Any fresh or unsulphured dried fruit and vegetables especially greens, berries and other plant foods dense in phytonutrients (preferably organic and local)
* Dairy: Whole milk, cream, butter, yogurt, kefir (preferably grass-fed and raw, definitely not ultra-pasteurized)
* Sweets: Raw honey, blackstrap and sorghum molasses, raw agave nectar, brown rice syrup, maple syrup, whole unrefined cane juice.
* Salts, Seasonings: Himalayan salt, Celtic and other unrefined sea salts, organic single herbs and spices (as opposed to spice mixes which can contain additives)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Domino's Offering Colonic Coupon With Each Specialty Pizza
Watch video with caution! ~ Upset stomach might result...contact Oasis Colonics for assistance: 503-752-5068
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